Gillespies Beach conservation campsite: Gillespies Beach, West Coast region

Gillespies Beach
Image: Saskia Bloot ©

Gillespies Beach Campsite

Located in Gillespies Beach in the West Coast region

Introduction

Camp near an old gold mining settlement and a seal colony. Tracks lead to historic suction and bucket dredges, and Galway Beach.

Campsite overview

Access

  • Car

Landscape

  • Coastal

Category

  • Category
Standard

Bookings

  • Bookings

Bookings not required - first come, first served

Facilities

  • Water from tap
8 non-powered/tent sites

Activities

  • Walking and tramping

Dog access

Dogs with a DOC permit only. Contact the relevant DOC office to obtain a permit.

About this campsite

Getting there

From Fox Glacier Weheka township turn onto Cook Flat Road and follow the road for 21 km to Gillespies Beach. Over half of the journey is on narrow, gravel road. Keep left and keep your speed to a minimum. Not suitable for campervans or caravans.

Location

NZTM2000 coordinates: E2253720, N5751320
Latitude: -43.40805133, Longitude: 169.82862366

Fees

  • Adult (18+ years): $8 per night
  • Child (5 - 17 years): $4 per night
  • Infant (0 - 4 years): free

Pay cash on arrival at the self-registration stand at the campsite.

Passes

  • The campsite pass for rental campervans cannot be used at this campsite.

  • NZMCA / DOC campsite pass cannot be used at this campsite.

  • Backcountry Hut Passes cannot be used at this campsite.

Know before you go

Fires not permitted at any time.

Contacts

Westland Tai Poutini National Park Visitor Centre
Phone:   +64 3 752 0360
Email:   westlandnpvc@doc.govt.nz
Address:   69 Cron Street
Franz Josef Glacier 7856
Full office details
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